Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

"If your offering is a burnt offering from the herd, you shall make your offering a male without blemish. You shall bring it to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, for acceptance on your behalf before יהוה. " (Leviticus 1:3)

Never sacrifice the good for the perfect is an axiom that recognizes the difficulty of achieving perfection. Understanding that sometimes things must be good enough and not perfect will allow the project and you to move forward.  For many, the pursuit of perfection becomes the end in and of itself and they lose perspective on what is truly important. 

The sacrificial system, described here in this week’s reading, reminds us that no one is perfect.  There must be a way to find forgiveness both for others and for ourselves when we fall short of the mark.  God’s gift of the sacrificial system and its successor prayer and good deeds, is the understanding that God continues to accept us no matter what. 

The selling of chametz is an important ritual that requires little effort.  It gets you in the mindset of preparing for Passover.  If you would like me to sell your Chametz for you, please simply reply to this email with your name and address.